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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.61, 134.64 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.61, 134.64 and 66.56 is: 91.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.61 : 134.64 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.61/134.64 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.61x = 134.64 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.61x = 8,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960.97/97.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.81

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